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BOOKS - Laura Zigman's love-hate relationship with the publishing industry lies at the root of her latest novel - The Cambridge author doomscrolled her way to 'The Author Weekend' — a darkly funny fiction packed with revenge, fandom, and catharsis.

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Pebbles says she's leaving Hot 96.9 after 13 years at the station -- The Wareham native says she will focus on "Positively Pebbles," a weekly podcast and newsletter.

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Why isn't there a 'Real Housewives of Boston'?

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'Widow's Bay' stars on why Mass. was perfect place to film Apple TV series

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time -- The plea offer was standard for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury on the road, and a low blood-alcohol level, the county district attorney's office said.

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He's a classical violinist with 1 million Instagram followers and a childhood inspiration: his Game Boy -- Ray Chen, performing "Epic Music from Anime, Film, and Games" for Boston Pops' season opener, mixes his considerable classical chops with his love of video game music.

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TV CRITICS CORNER -- On 'Matlock,' the homefront is where the heart is -- The rapport between Kathy Bates and Sam Anderson, as wife and husband, is a key element of the legal drama.

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YOUR TV GPS -- This week's TV: Sally Field in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' a new 'Amadeus' series, and more -- Plus, revisit "Lord of the Flies" in a new Netflix series.

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'The O.C.' star Ben McKenzie wants you to know: 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' -- The actor, a former econ major, has a new and effective documentary about the risks of cryptocurrency.

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New docs on Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' arrive in time for NBA Playoffs -- Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend -- You'd think you'd learn something about "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels from this documentary. But NOOOOO!

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Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

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When Mother Nature and art collide: Seeing weather through a different lens

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Workers quietly unionize at ICA in Boston, and management quickly recognizes the union

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Watch: Olivia Rodrigo hosts and performs on 'Saturday Night Live'

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The best local book events this week

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Free May events: Mother's Day, AAPI Heritage Month, and more

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala

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'Looksmaxxing' influencer is accused of sexual abuse at his parents' Cape Cod home and injecting underage teen

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Photos: See Beyoncé, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and more stars on the Met Gala red carpet

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Robby Roadsteamer crashes protests and MAGA rallies for a living. Millions of people are watching online.

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BSO closes Symphony Hall season with music of unity, 'Harmonium' and a triumphant Beethoven's 9th

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After four decades, these Boston rock legends are ready to say goodbye with Gloucester farewell show

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The Cold War came home in smart, sexy style with 'The Americans'

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Disgusting and beloved: Remembering Boston punk haven The Rat

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Delayed visas and 'hostile economic forces' postponed Dry Cleaning's tour. Now they're back in Boston.

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At PEM, Edmonia Lewis's Death of Cleopatra in cardboard

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Where to see film festivals around New England all summer long

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'Mulholland Dr.' routinely shows up on lists of the best films of the 21st century. But what's it about?

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At Yale: the commercial empire within the British empire

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B.J. Novak talks Boston's fashion reputation and why his L.L. Bean coat is 'the coolest thing' he owns

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